Senior Quality Specialist at Eurofins

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GMP, GLP, Quality Assurance, Analytical Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audits, Data Review, Problem Solving, Training, Communication, Laboratory Compliance, Quality Metrics, SOP Writing, Technical Advising, Pharmaceutical Experience, Computer Skills

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. Job Description Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate Monitor laboratory compliance with respect to expired reagents, reagent labeling, lab cleanliness, training records, PPE adherence, and other cGXP items, as needed to help minimize laboratory audit findings. Perform/Support Internal audits, as well as help, implement the resolution of internal/external audit findings Review Instrument qualifications to ensure that work is performed as per the procedure Review and verify invalid data and system suitability failures Review and close Exceptions under Non-Routine Events, System Suitability Failure, and Deviations Approve Analytical Method/Protocol/SMIS/Client Parameter per QA procedure Track and Analyze quality metrics (exception rate, rejection rate etc) and train laboratory personnel, as needed, to help reduce/eliminate rework Support other QA compliance-related activities, as needed Diagnose problems, solve simple problems, and suggest solutions to complex problems in the professional area Keep oneself and peers abreast of current developments and trends in the professional area by reading and understanding internal procedures, attending training sessions, by writing/revising SOPs (as required), and by assisting Group Leader/Principal Specialists in training new employees Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance directly related to the management or general business operations through the data review process May serve as technical advisor for analysts with regard to QA/QC of data Communicate with internal clients to discuss any findings and notify them of any necessary rework or compliance/regulatory concerns Qualifications Basic Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major) Minimum of three years of Pharmaceutical laboratory experience with knowledge of regulatory requirements Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and database is a plus Experience with cGMP and/or FDA regulated environments is a plus Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: Experience in performing Pharmaceutical analytical testing Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and database is a plus Experience with cGMP and/or FDA regulated environments is a plus Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5:00pm, plus additional hours, as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including: Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options. Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Specialist applies GMP/GLP standards to ensure laboratory compliance and minimize audit findings. They perform internal audits, review instrument qualifications, and track quality metrics to support QA compliance activities.